A special thanks to the folks at Channel 9 news for a great feature on the Projecting Hope Film Festival.  Click here for the WSOCTV Interview with Tim Hayes/Willie Mangum.

A new feature for the 2009 Projecting Hope event will be live music from noon til 10 p.m. on Saturday the 24th on the new Arysley outdoor stage (across from Eat Here Now).

A few quick notes about the bands involved:

Taking the final slot in the day long music-fest is OTHERWOODS, winners of the 2009 106.5 Battle of the Bands featuring their instant classic, “Will You Be My Hero?”  The band plays high energy, diverse, inspiring tunes and is comprised of lead vocalist Jeff Woods, guitarists John Laing, Jared Miller and Andrew Ketchum, Lyn Kost on bass, and Steve Niewulis on the drums.

DESTINY is comprised of Briana Crowder, Jarina Kitchen, Kira Allison, Tameka Thomas. The ladies were raised together and their harmonies testify to the fact that they have been collaborating singing since grade school.  They have shared the stage with many including Israel Houghton and New Breed, Martha Munizzi, Jesse Dixon, Michael McDonald and Jason Crabb.

RIGHT HAND SEATED will mesmerize listeners with their soulish-funk and original sound.  Lead vocalist Marcus Dilley brings a powerful, soulful feel to the front and is well supported by the Clarkson brothers, Phil on bass and Dave on drums, along with Daniel Renner and Dave Holman, who lend some serious rock/grunge-influenced guitar to the mix.

Don't want to wait in line?  Worried tickets may run out for the movie you really want to see? 

We now offer the option to reserve tickets in advance for the Projecting Hope Film Festival.  Advance tickets are $5 each.  Purchasing tickets guarantees you a seat for the movie, and helps support the festival. 

Of course,  same day tickets are still....you guessed it...Free at the door!

For details, visit the tickets page.

Thanks to the continued support from our title sponsor Bojangles' as well as other businesses, churches, and many individuals, the Projecting Hope Film Festival is returning to Charlotte. Hosted again at the Ayrsley Cinemas off of 485 and S. Tryon, the Festival has expanded to three full-time screens for the October 23-24-25 weekend event.

Festival director, Willie Mangum, shares, "We were overwhelmed at the response to the inaugural Film Festival! More than 6,000 folk came out for a weekend of entertainment and inspiration...all for FREE! We look forward to more movies, more families and more fun in 2009!"

Festival RUMOR: An all-day Saturday Music Festival to be held outdoors adjacent to the theaters is under consideration! (FESTIVAL UPDATE: Live music all day Saturday has been CONFIRMED! OTHERWOODS, a band of believers that won this Spring's 106.5 Battle of the Bands, has signed on...stay tuned for updates)

Festival FACT: We welcome volunteers to help us spread the word at their churches, businesses....and....everywhere!

Festival NEED: In order to show great films for FREE all weekend, any and all financial help is appreciated and needed!